Exploration Data Analyst

Aramco energizes the world economy.

Aramco occupies a unique position in the global energy industry. We are the world's largest producer of hydrocarbons (oil and gas), with the lowest upstream carbon intensity of any major producer. 

With our significant investment in technology and infrastructure, we strive to maximize the value of the energy we produce for the world along with a commitment to enhance Aramco’s value to society.

Headquartered in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, and with offices around the world, we combine market discipline with a generations’ spanning view of the future, born of our nine decades experience as responsible stewards of the Kingdom’s vast hydrocarbon resources. This responsibility has driven us to deliver significant societal and economic benefits to not just the Kingdom, but also to a vast number of communities, economies, and countries that rely on the vital and reliable energy that we supply.

We are one of the most profitable companies in the world, as well as amongst the top five global companies by market capitalization.

We are seeking an Exploration Data Analyst to join the Exploration Geospatial & Data Management Solutions Division.

The Exploration Geospatial & Data Management Solutions Division is responsible for overseeing the development and use of data systems within Saudi Aramco, ensuring effective data management, formulating data capturing, governance, quality, analytics as well as automation techniques. Also, managing Exploration's structured, unstructured and geospatial data.

The Exploration Data Analyst primary role is to visualize and interpret data, analyze results and take steps to ensure that the data is governed and of good quality.

As a successful candidate you will be required to perform the following:

• Design and execute a comprehensive data quality strategy aligned with organizational goals and objectives.
• Identify, analyze, and correct data defects across exploration operational business processes, including: data validation, cleansing, and normalization.
• Develop and implement data quality controls, such as data profiling, data monitoring, and data certification, to prevent errors and inconsistencies.
• Work closely with cross-functional teams, including, Upstream Data Center, IT, Operations, and Business Units, to promote data quality awareness and best practices.
• Track and report key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure data quality improvements and provide actionable recommendations for improvement.
• Stay up-to-date with emerging trends, technologies, and best practices in data quality management
• Ability to fully grasp the complexity of data management fix data quality risks.
• Proven analytical skills and Problem-solving attitude.
• Enforce guidelines for data QC through generating of business rules.
• Strong understanding of databases and data analysis procedures
• Mentor young professionals.

As a successful candidate you will hold a:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering or a related discipline from an accredited university.
• A Minimum of 8 years of experience in data analysis or data management, preferably in the oil and gas exploration industry.
• Knowledge of using geology and geophysics software tools is a plus.
• Ability to demonstrate knowledge of the Data Management Association (DAMA). 
• Proven track record of successfully implementing data quality initiatives.
• Knowledge of relational and dimensional database models. 
• Ability to write complex SQL queries. 
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Experience with Business Intelligence /Big Data /data analytic and quality tools and technologies, such as: data profiling, data validation, and data visualization.
• Certified Data Management Professional (CDMP) certification is a plus.

Working environment

Our high-performing employees are drawn by the challenging and rewarding professional, technical and industrial opportunities we offer, and are remunerated accordingly.

At Aramco, our people work on truly world-scale projects, supported by investment in capital and technology that is second to none. And because, as a global energy company, we are faced with addressing some of the world’s biggest technical, logistical and environmental challenges, we invest heavily in talent development.

We have a proud history of educating and training our workforce over many decades. Employees at all levels are encouraged to improve their sector-specific knowledge and competencies through our workforce development programs – one of the largest in the world.